Total Crime Rate
144.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hodges Way area has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Cinderford East , and the 31st highest crime rate of 244 local areas in Forest of Dean .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hodges Way (GL14 2ES) in the last 12 months was 144.7 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% higher than the Cinderford East average (87.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 88.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hodges Way (GL14 2ES), the main crime hotspot is near Church Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cinderford East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Johns Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oaks Meadow Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Crucible Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Teagues Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lantern Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Road | Under investigation |
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